[Alaska Section – William Daniel Gill Collection] – Martin, G.C. / Katz, F.J.

Geology and Coal Fields of the Lower Matanuska Valley, Alaska. [Provenance: This rare Pamphlet with FIVE (!) large Folding Maps of the Matanuska Valley, was given to W.D.Gill by american geologist Glen W. Ledingham (Gulf Oil)].

Washington, Government Printing Office, 1912. Octavo. 98 pages. With 19 illustrations and 12 figure diagrams. [5 large folding Maps]. Original Softcover. Cover sellotaped. Otherwise in good condition with stronger signs of wear. Names of eminent american geologist Glen W. Ledingham and consulting Petroleum Geologist Jack C. West stamped on cover]. [United States Geological Survey – Bulletin 500].

This publication was part of the Offprint-collection of english geologist William Daniel Gill (1916–1992).

Includes for example the following: Preface by Alfred H. Brooks, Exploratory and reconnaissance surveys, detailed surveys, general descriptions of the district i.e. geography, climate, vegetation, accessibility and commercial development. Includes also details of the outline of the Matanuska valley, Graywackes and slates of the Knik river region. Other subjects include different rock type analyses, descriptions of geological beds and mining conditions. Illustrations include maps and structure sections such as that of Castle Mountain.

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• Language: English
• Inventory Number: 32305AB